How Does dV/dt Vary in a Charging Capacitor?

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May 22, 2009

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Obtain an expression for the rate (dV/dt) at which the voltage across a charging capacitor increases.
Express your answer in terms of I, R, and C.

2. The attempt at a solution

I found that at time=0, dV/dt=EMF/RC

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May 22, 2009

Is http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/electric/capchg.html" what you asking about?

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